Crew safety is our top priority
Safety Best Practices
Ricardo and Ale have extensive experience taking guests of all skill levels sailing around the world. They first practiced safety skills with their own children, who have sailed with them many times.
Based on this expertise, we follow safety procedures
1) Check the Weather Forecast
Most risks at sea are weather-related, so using a reliable forecast is key for staying safe. We continuously monitor forecasts from at least two different models to get the most accurate information possible, and we take this very seriously when making plans.
2) Safety Briefing for the Crew
At the start of every trip, we give a detailed safety briefing, making sure everyone knows how to avoid the most common issues, and how to use key equipment on board, such as lifejackets, liferafts, fire extinguishers, man-overboard buoys, first aid kits, and any other important devices specific to each boat.
3) Captain’s Experience
Experience matters in two key ways:
First, recognizing potential risks before they appear and taking preventive measures to avoid them, something that comes from over 30 years of sailing in a wide variety of environments and types of boats.
Second, having the skills to carry out the right maneuvers if something does go wrong. Years of racing, pushing boats and crews to their limits, and dealing with real incidents have given Ricardo a broad skill set for handling unexpected situations.
Both Ricardo and Ale hold boating safety credentials from BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA, a prerequisite for the SLC License.
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